To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Counsel and Executive Office
Meeting Date: March 26, 2019
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Department Contact: |
Matthew Kiedrowski |
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234-6885 |
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Department Contact: |
Sarah Dukett |
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463-4441 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 20 min |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of Resolution Designating the Department of Planning and Building Services as the Department to Administer Chapter 10A.17 of the Mendocino County Code, the Mendocino Cannabis Cultivation Ordinance
(Sponsors: County Counsel and Executive Office)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Adopt Resolution designating the Department of Planning and Building Services as the department to administer Chapter 10A.17 of the Mendocino County Code, the Mendocino Cannabis Cultivation Ordinance; and authorize chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On April 4, 2017, by Ordinance No. 4831, the Board of Supervisors added Chapter 10A.17 to the Mendocino County Code regarding cannabis cultivation permits. On April 28, 2018, by Ordinance No. 4408, the Board of Supervisors amended section 10A.17.020 and the definition of “Agricultural Commissioner” to allow for the Board to designate other departments or divisions of the County to administer Chapter 10A.17.
Summary of Request:
In March 2018, Mendocino County created the Cannabis Program Unit within the Department of Agriculture to implement the county’s Cannabis Cultivation Program, coordinate with departments, streamline processes to effectively implement the Cannabis Program, develop a sustainable framework to institutionalize the program into County government and establish a County infrastructure that evolves with changes in the developing cannabis market.
After reviewing the status of applications, the implementation of the cannabis accommodation zoning district and looking forward to the Phase I re-opening and Phase III opening the County has identified the need to change the cannabis management structure to increase efficiencies.
The Cannabis Program Unit will be under the Department of Planning and Building Services and will report to Planning and Building Director Brent Schultz. Co-locating the Cannabis Program with Planning and Building will create a one-stop shop for inquiries and processing of all cannabis related permits and licenses. The co-location will allow streamlining of application processing and provide the community with both higher quality and more coordinated service delivery.
To formalize the transition to Planning and Building, staff has prepared a resolution that designates the Department of Planning and Building Services as the department administering the ordinance.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Provide alternative direction.
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
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budget clarification: Budget Unit 2810 will be administered by Planning and Building |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Carmel J. Angelo, CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Meribeth Dermond, Deputy Clerk II |
Final Status:Adopted |
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Date: March 27, 2019 |
Executed Item Number: Resolution 19-153 |